dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) It's possibly because he is still a top 5 dman in the game too. True but again he has to want it. Him being older now it takes a lot more to stay at that level even for Lidstrom. Is he mentally prepared to go through all that physical training to keep up for another full year or not? Edited May 30, 2011 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFlag85 33 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 He'll be back. Anyone saying he's too old, and over paid don't know what they're talking about. You're so used to having the best D-man in the world, you have zero idea of how f*cked we'd be without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 I saw this and wasn't sure if it had been posted. I know Lidstrom had said he'd decide before July 1st, but it's actually going to be before the entry draft June 24th. Captain Nicklas Lidstrom, 41, told Holland he will decide before the June 24-25 entry draft whether to return for a 20th season or retire. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/06/red_wings_gm_ken_holland_set_t.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 My heart tells me he will return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) He's still not giving an answer... From earlier today. Edited June 2, 2011 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Media and Nick perhaps trying to give us a warning that Nick might actually retire. http://detnews.com/article/20110609/SPORTS0103/106090455/1128/rss16 http://www.freep.com/article/20110609/SPORTS05/110609025/1053/sports05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Media and Nick perhaps trying to give us a warning that Nick might actually retire. http://detnews.com/article/20110609/SPORTS0103/106090455/1128/rss16 http://www.freep.com/article/20110609/SPORTS05/110609025/1053/sports05 I think it's more a warning to Kenny that he better make some good signings this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 i am starting to have the feeling he is retiring. hope i am wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 Up untill about two weeks ago I was pretty sure that Nick would come back. However, the more I read about it... the more I feel that he really might retire. I still think he is coming back for one more year, but Im not as confident as I was a month ago.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 As much as we love him, I think he's over payed. Time to go Nick, and built this franchise with the other Nick. Please tell me one good reason that makes you think he's overpaid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 Please tell me one good reason that makes you think he's overpaid? Because he isn't as good as he was in 02. Which means he should be paid league minimum. Duh. 2 LidsFan and Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 The bigger question should be What If? What if he retires? What does Holland do? You know that Nashville is gonna match ANYTHING offered to Weber, so if Lids retires, what is out there that Holland can get to fill in the D? Pretty much every scenario that we as fans have gone over and posted and "blueadamsED" to death included Lidstrom....What if ladies and gentlemen? What if? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IllinoisRedWingsFan 49 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 With how long he is taking to make up his mind I am starting to think he might go. We need to keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Anyone remember how long it took him to make his decision last summer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Im willing to bet $100 Nick is not retiring. I am 95% sure he will be back next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Didn't he say he'll decide by July 1st??? It's June 13th. How is he taking too long? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Didn't he say he'll decide by July 1st??? It's June 13th. How is he taking too long? At one point he said he'd let Kenny and Co. know by the draft. So we should know our fate toward the end of next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 What if? That's what I want to know. I truly hope he returns one more season, but what if? Do we make a harder drive for some UFA's that we'd otherwise assume their current team would not let slip away? Ehrhoff? Bieksa? Markov? Would we maybe push for Yandle, considering the situation in Phoenix and needing to fill a very very large void with both Lids and Raffi gone? I know i've been attacked regarding RFA situations in the past here, but do you really think we wouldn't try, in this kind of scenario? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Because he isn't as good as he was in 02. Which means he should be paid league minimum. Duh. Shoot he should have been getting less a few years now......... I think I'm with some of you here. I just have a bad feeling he will retire. I hope he goes 1 more year. BTW Doc...you have to add to your sig.=) 1 Drake_Marcus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 If he retires he better be taking over defense coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchin' to go 16 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 I've had a bit of that bad feeling he might retire the last week or so too. Although I have no real reason to feel that way. 1 more year Nick, 1 more cup. Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Kenny, listen up, IF Lids retires, then throw the wallet at Weber! Make him an offer he cannot refuse and at the very least, when Nashville matches they got to break their bank in doing so! When the Wings win the Cup next year he can brag to Suter how awesome it is to play in Detroit! Even if they don't, he'll still brag! (then you never know! Weber and Suter together again!) :DREAM: Come on Lids one more year, if only to save us cap space over trying to poach Weber or outbid a team and overpay a lessor player.... Edited June 13, 2011 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Kenny, listen up, IF Lids retires, then throw the wallet at Weber! Make him an offer he cannot refuse and at the very least, when Nashville matches they got to break their bank in doing so! Won't happen because it's very likely that Nashville takes Weber to arbitration to prevent scenarios just like the above if he's not signed before the 1st. Of course, he'll likely be signed before the 1st anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 14, 2011 BTW Doc...you have to add to your sig.=) Kenny, listen up, IF Lids retires, then throw the wallet at Weber! Make him an offer he cannot refuse and at the very least, when Nashville matches they got to break their bank in doing so! When the Wings win the Cup next year he can brag to Suter how awesome it is to play in Detroit! Even if they don't, he'll still brag! (then you never know! Weber and Suter together again!) :DREAM: Come on Lids one more year, if only to save us cap space over trying to poach Weber or outbid a team and overpay a lessor player.... Kenny won't pay 4 first round picks for Weber. In two years those could potentially be lottery picks. A Leafs fan once told me trading future 1sts can bite you in the ass. If Lidstrom retires this summer I'll be deeply, deeply disappointed. Crushed, really. As a fan it would be very difficult to see a man like him go out with so much gas left in the tank. I could be adding to his legacy for the next couple of seasons. Nick will have 40+ years to rest his weary bones once he retires. I hope he doesn't hang his skates up while he can still be a top calibre player (which based on his play this season and the playoffs it's obvious he still is). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
